“Mezzo Cammin” and “When I Have Fears”
In the two poems below, Keats and Longfellow reflect on similar concerns. Read the poems carefully. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two poems, analyzing the poetic techniques each writer uses to explore his particular situation.
Review the two poems and your analysis
Work with a partner to write thesis statement- how would you set up this essay?
HW Due NOW: Mezzo Camin and When I Have Fears Analysis (DESK)
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1. "Mezzo Camin" and "When I Have Fears" Analysis
In the two poems below, Keats and Longfellow reflect on similar concerns. Read the poems carefully. Then write an essay in which you compare and contrast the two poems, analyzing the poetic techniques each writer uses to explore his particular situation.
2. Poetry Analysis Overview